6/17 Skooter AMPS 104 +1.75 114 PMPS 142 +2.25 129 +5.5 75

[MollynSkooter]

Skooter Boy (06/16)

06/17 RECAP:

AMPS - 88
+1.75 - 91
+5.75 - 116

PMPS - 128
+2 - 112
+3 - 88
+4.5 - 88

Mom Update:

Well, of course there have been set backs Last night she had a heart attack. I guess the good side of this, is she was in the right place when having it. They did an echo this afternoon and the results should come in tomorrow. She did finally have a bowel movement and that is great and we had a great day of visiting (I left work early once we found out she had the heart attack over night). As soon as I got home, I found out apparently she wants to check herself out AMA. I think it is the confusion etc in general and she just really wants to get out. From the bowel obstruction standpoint, she could most likely be released tomorrow, however with the added heart complication, it is looking more like Friday at the earliest....if we can get her to stay there that long. Please keep the vines and prayers coming that she will stay as long as she needs to and we can work through this confusion she is having. I feel awful for my sister as she is the one getting the brunt of a lot of this as she is the one my mom calls all the time when she wants to go home etc. I guess if I have to go down and spend the night, I will.



Skooter Update:

Due to getting out of the hospital late, Skooter got his shot late about 45 mintues late tonight, hence the 142, I think. I guess I have learned he is not ready to come off insulin yet. I am not sure if an increase is in order or not, and this may sound selfish, but with everything going on with my mom and my upcoming work trip, I am inclined to leave him at the 0.10 so I do not have to worry about him so much. He seems to be doing great, other than reacting to my stress I think. I hope he comes down some from the 142.....



Molly Update:

I think I am about to lose it, to be honest. I just worry about my mom so much and I am so scared that this is not going to end well. Then, I have Skooter, who I feel like I am failing in a away because I am needed at the hospital and feel like I am neglecting him. I feel awful for getting home so late tonight, but my sister wanted to stop for dinner and I just needed the break. It sounds like I may need to head back down for a couple of hours tonight, just waiting to hear from the rest of my siblings. It is just so hard and its the confusion that is so bad. I just, I don't even know what end is up right now....I know I need to take care of myself as well, but I am the only one that Skooter has, so I feel like I have to do his stuff first. Seems like no matter what I do, it isn't enough or right or whatever.....sorry for the downer condo....

 

[Wendy&Neko]

((((Molly))) Tons of vines heading your way. I am so sorry to hear about your DM's heart attack, but as you said, at least she got the care she needed right away.

Don't worry about Skooter - I'd keep him at this dose unless he goes low. Safety first, and he's spending all his time under renal threshold so I think he's doing fabulous given all that's going on. I'm glad you went out for dinner. You needed the break. 45 minutes late is nothing. He's also shown he can bounce back from a skip. Do that if you need to.

 

[Peg and Toby]

Sending Prayers and get well vines for you mom and many hugs for you. It is so hard when a parent is sick.
Take Care,
Peg and Toby

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

Molly I am so sorry your DM is so unwell. It must be a great worry for you. I do hope she will stay in the hospital..she needs to be there right now. Sending healing vines her way
And don't feel bad about Skooter. Sometimes you just have to do what you have to do. He will be fine. You need to get through this too in one piece! I can understand your confusion at a time like this. I don't think I would do an increase with all this going on. He will be fine until you can devote more time to him. He is doing really well.Don't beat yourself up.

 

[carfurby (GA)]

I'm sorry about your mom's heart attack. At least she was where she could get help right away. Don't worry about Skooter's dose. He's doing fine right now and you don't need to have to worry about him going too low. Sending prayers.

 

[tiffmaxee]

More prayers and vines for your DM. I've been in your shoes with my DM and my angel Tiffany so sick. Fortunately Skooter is doing really well. I agree with the others that you need to keep Skooter right where he is. You need to be with your mom and you don't need any more stress. You are doing everything right.

 

[Anne & Zener GA]

Bigs hugs to you, Molly. You are doing a super job with Skooter, your mom and everything else going on. Remember to breathe, slowly and deeply, every once in a while. Sending tons of vines to your mom and to you.
Liz

 

[Lori & Lulu]

Omigosh, Molly, hugs you are being pulled in so many directions. Thank heavens your Mom is in a place where she can get the best care. Please, please be sure to take care of yourself. As has been said by the experienced beans above, Skooter will be fine, please try not to stress. Prayers for you and yours.

 

[Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey]

{{{Molly}}}

I'm so sorry to hear that your mom had a heart attack. As you said, she was in the best possible place when it happened. Many, many vines and prayers are being sent her way.

Skooter still looks wonderful, and you are not to worry about being unable to monitor him closely. He will come through this just fine. Keep him where he is, as the others have said, and keep him safe so you can concentrate on your DM and on YOU!!! You won't be any good to anyone if you get sick, so be sure to take care of yourself!! Once this crisis has passed, you and Skooter can pick up where you left off. You are not harming him in any way by postponing action.

Vines and hugs to you.